CPRE – The New Listener

New Chairman at CPRE Cambridge

10:20 Tuesday 25th January 2011
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

ANDY HARPER: Well earlier we heard about fears for the future of England’s forests. But joining me now is a man who’s concerned about the future of rural Cambridgeshire. Michael Monk is taking over as Chairman of the county branch of CPRE, the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England. Despite the 10,000 home new town of Northstowe being stalled, there are still large developments planned across the county. But life for the local people living in villages outside of the main cities is becoming increasingly difficult, because of the rising cost of petrol, for instance, but so many other things as well. So can CPRE help? Well let’s find out. Michael, good morning to you. Continue reading “New Chairman at CPRE Cambridge”

Peterborough News 18th October 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 06:00 to 09:00 on Monday 18th October 2010.

Topics:
Despite Council promises, work on St Johns Square looks likely to disrupt Christmas trading for a second year running. Council say any refund as penalty obtained from contractor Osborne will go into Council coffers.
375 jobs are at risk at salad packers Bakkavor in Bourne, and pay and terms for the remaining 725 are likely to worsen. Company blames trading conditions.
Government suggests converting disused farm buildings for social housing. CPRE says newbuild is always cheaper.
Continue reading “Peterborough News 18th October 2010”

Samantha Dalton Peterborough Cabinet Member for Environment Capital

Cllr Sanatha Dalton is given one of two new Peterborough Cabinet member posts and she talks to BBC’s Paul Stainton about her Environment Capital portfolio. Broadcast at 08:10 on Wednesday 19th May 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

STAINTON: Now on yesterday’s show we heard that Peterborough City Council’s Cabinet had two new Members. Here’s Marco again with a reminder of those changes.
CERESTE: ( TAPE) We’ve had two new Cabinet Members. One is Councillor Samantha Dalton who will look after the Environment and the Environment Capital portfolio and the other is Councillor Irene Walsh and she will look after Women’s Enterprise, Community Cohesion, HR, Health and Safety and so on.
STAINTON: That’s Marco Cereste. One of the new members is Councillor Samantha Dalton who’s now in charge of Peterborough’s environment portfolio. I’m happy to say she’s in the studio. Morning.
DALTON: Good morning.
STAINTON: Welcome to our little humble abode.
DALTON: Yes thank you for having me.
STAINTON: Our little corner of Cathedral Square as it were. The environment of course is a big priority in the national election, the LibDems, the Conservatives, the Greens won their first seat as well, And a big priority for the administration in Peterborough as well. What do you bring to the role Sam? Continue reading “Samantha Dalton Peterborough Cabinet Member for Environment Capital”

Peterborough News May 19th 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Wednesday 19th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
Opportunity Peterborough under fire announce the departure of their Chief Executive Steve Compton.
Peterborough crime is down by 5.5% thanks to Operation Alert.
A piece of political graffiti has appeared at the top of the Norwich and Peterborough building.
The Campaign to Protect Rural England call for a Green Belt to protect Peterborough from developers.
Peterborough Garden Park’s official opening: The Countess of Wessex is confirmed.
Peterborough Library promotes reading for National Adult Learners’ Week.
The new Independent Mayor for Peterborough includes a new war memorial amongst his charities.
Liberal Democrats report a geographic bias in the makeup of the new Peterborough City Council Cabinet.
ASBAH have some Peterborough United FC shirts available on sale for a good cause.

Interviewees:
Paul Fulwood Police Superintendent.
Sally-Ann Jackson Council for the Protection of Rural England.
Eric Kirk Peterborough Garden Park.
John Bridge Chairman Opportunity Peterborough.
Samantha Dalton Peterborough City Councillor.
Rosie Wilson Peterborough Central Library.
Keith Sharp Peterborough Mayor and Independent Councillor.
Darren Fower Leader Peterborough Liberal Democrats.
Jeff Stebbings Gardening Answers Magazine.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Law

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